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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
2
In a column reflecting on the Boer War, the piece argues English imperial defeat is possible, urges Americans to keep wealth local, and condemns foreign reporting. It notes civilizational cycles, calls for quiet patriotism, and cites hardship in Delaware settlements with infected families and poverty.
A cautious critique argues that white children in the Indian Territory have access to schooling comparable to the states, while blaming delayed congressional funding on politicians. It cites Dawes commission needs, revenue collection battles led by Congressman Base Little, and warns of a looming crisis as tribes face uncertain prospects and political strain. A brief anecdote about a Claremore scene ends with a jab at vaccination slang among youths.
Inspector Wright confirms regular Cherokee proceedings in the chief’s contest and notes attempts to mislead full bloods about reform. Smallpox cited near Grove with Grove medical board confirming a genuine case and town quarantined. Also mentions Wright’s findings at Tablequad, bribery cases in Omaha schools, McKinley’s stance on Cherokee delegation, and rail rate bill in Congress.
Purcell Register questions ownership of Indian country and opposes a proposed federal register of deeds. The piece criticizes the Dawes commission and clerks for blocking the bill to protect their fees. It argues political hacks keep power, while urging local vigor and scrutiny.
Citizens report many households lack bed clothing and warmth as cold drives children to shiver by fires. Some propose collecting old clothing in Vinita for distribution by the board of health, while city efforts isolate and treat diseased cases.
An account recalls John Kine shooting George Clark at Rowe's Bird Creek home after a money dispute. Clark, wounded in the right shoulder, had prior injuries from a 1898 ambush that left his arm scarred. Nearby, Charles Wright’s 1898 killing by Lewis Scott, and Joe Gillie’s 1898 jail death are noted amid local reports and satirical jabs on journalism in the Indian Territory.
A vivid piece on life for soldiers aboard transport ships en route to Africa. It details daily routine, meals, hammocks, the open troop deck, and discipline from dawn to evening, comparing sea life to shore life and explaining rationed provisions and comforts aboard the Bavarian and Scot.
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